Nina's Healthy Granola

Discover the perfect balance of crunch and nutrition with Nina's Healthy Granola, a homemade blend of wholesome ingredients designed to fuel your day. Packed with hearty rolled oats, crunchy almonds, and nutrient-rich pumpkin and chia seeds, this granola gets its natural sweetness from maple syrup or honey and a hint of vanilla. Toasted to golden perfection with melted coconut oil, it boasts a satisfying crispiness and warm notes of cinnamon. Customize your mix with optional dried cranberries or dark chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for breakfast, a yogurt topping, or a grab-and-go snack. Best of all, it’s preservative-free and stays fresh for up to two weeks in an airtight container. Elevate your breakfast game with this versatile and healthy granola recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
• 0.25 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, added after baking)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until all the dry ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until everything is well coated.

Step 5

Spread the granola mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer.

Step 6

Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes to prevent burning.

Step 7

Once golden brown and fragrant, remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will become crispy as it cools.

Step 8

If you'd like to add dried fruit or chocolate chips, mix them in once the granola has cooled completely.

Step 9

Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Enjoy it as a topping for yogurt, with milk, or as a standalone snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3758.4

Total Fat 237.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1244.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 365.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.4g	0%
Total Sugars 129.7g
Protein 92.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 751.2mg	0%
Iron 30.5mg	0%
Potassium 3247.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 36.9%